Tilt/Trim help

[waterdawg69]

my tilt/trim goes up great, but when it goes down it stops half way, and will not go no futher. thanks for any help. its a 160hp merc

 

[dgopetactical]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

does it stop in the same place every time? does the pump shut off or start grunting when it gets to that point?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

Ayuh,.......

Does the Pump Stop,.... Or the Outdrive Stops...??..??.....

How long has it been since the pivot points have been Greased,..??..??..??....

 

[waterdawg69]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

the outdrive stops, not the pump the pump is louder going up the down thats all no other diff noises. when the outdrive stops half way down, then i have to apply allittle pressure to the drive to get it down the rest of the way.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

Grease it......

 

[waterdawg69]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

well it has been greased but still does it, anything else it might be?

 

[Don S]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

Disconnect the cylinders from the drive and see if one of them is binding.

 

[waterdawg69]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

would a really small fluid leak hurt it any where the hose goes to cylinder make this happen?

 

[Don S]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

The leak itself wouldn't cause it, but low fluid level in the pump might.

 

[waterdawg69]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

could itbe air? in the cylinders,because i have never open the vent screw when filling

 

[Don S]

Re: Tilt/Trim help

Why don't you go try it?